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Wrap Up Holiday Gift Giving with Okanagan Wines

Nov 24, 2022

The season of giving is quickly approaching — have you made your list? Wines can be an excellent gift idea for anyone on your list who appreciates wine, either as an aficionado or just enjoys a glass of wine with dinner.

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Okanagan Valley wines have a global reputation for their unique tastes and a wide variety of options to choose from. You’ll find exciting Okanagan white wines and the best Okanagan red wines to suit everyone on your gift-giving list.


Read on to learn how to hone in on the perfect wine and learn some creative ways to gift wines to your friends and family.

Making Your Top Okanagan Wines List

One great thing about the Okanagan wine country is the variety of wines made within the region. The unique climate and geographic location make the stretch of land amenable to growing and creating exceptional wines. There’s something for everyone, whether they like bold reds or sparkling wines.


Okanagan and Shuswap wineries, including Larch Hills Winery, are famous for the following wine varietals:

  • Riesling
  • Syrah
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet
  • Merlot
  • Gruner Veltliner
  • Cabernet Sauvignon


Wine enthusiasts on your list likely have specific preferences, while general appreciators will be happy with most options. You can tactfully bring up wine in conversations to hone in on the right option for everyone on your list.


Ways to Gift Okanagan Wines to Your Loved Ones

Once you’ve chosen the best Shuswap wines for everyone on your list, the next step is deciding how to give them as gifts. Of course, you can certainly show up to the holiday gathering and hand them a bottle, but also consider some of the below gift giving ideas:

  • Put a basket together: Buy food and snacks that are known to complement the type of wine you’re gifting. Then, put everything together in a nice basket for an excellent gift.
  • Wrapped in Paper: Choose wrapping paper with a pleasing design and pick out a bow. The receiver might know its wine before they open it, but the surprise of the brand and varietal will remain.
  • Give a Wine Tasting: You can either host a wine tasting or buy a selection of smaller bottles to gift together. This idea is excellent for anyone who either appreciates wine or wants to learn more about them.

Give the Gift of Wine This Holiday Season — Larch Hills Winery

Larch Hills Winery is a premier winery in the Okanagan Valley known for our variety of high-quality wines. 


Visit our online wine store
today to find the perfect option for everyone on your holiday shopping list.

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